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# William Combe (1742–1823)

William Combe is an English artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $170. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Combe is recorded as sold in 2025 for $202; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Combe work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Combe work is $170.

The median William Combe print sells for $177 across 5 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $177†‡ | $274† | 83.3% | 2025-02-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $274† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $202‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a William Combe worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Combe work is $170. The median William Combe print sells for $177 across 5 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is William Combe's auction record?

William Combe's auction record is $2,056, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.